Business

Oct. 19 – Oct. 23, 2009

NEW RESIDENTIAL >> Betenbough Homes, 9213 Lamar Ave., $83,214; Dr. Ammand Cholia, 20 Oasis Ave., $1,500,000; Sentinel Development Corp., 24 E. Harvard Circle, $203,150; Ana Olivas, 27 Laurel Valle Drive, $200,000; Franco Custom Wood Work, 602... Full story

Direct sales isn’t a job for everyone

Trish Powell

Millions of people have found a way to be their own boss and make money on a flexible schedule through direct selling. Being successful at direct selling doesn’t require any special education or experience, but it isn’t for everyone. BBB... Full story

This is truly a taxing time of year

Karen McCord

Tax statements have been mailed, payments are coming in and so are the questions. Here are a few of the most frequently asked. >> Q: Do I have to pay my taxes all at once? >> A: If you are receiving the over 65 or disability exemption... Full story

Building Permits, Oct. 12 – Oct. 16, 2009

NEW RESIDENTIAL>> City of Odessa, 1408 S. Washington Ave., $66,000; Kevin Riggs Inc., 21 Augustine Court, $264,900; Betenbough Homes, 9105 Lamar Ave., $83,214; Betenbough Homes, 9201 Lamar Ave., $81,702; Green Eagles Development LTD, 1106... Full story

How things get done — with economic proof

Seldom has the awarding of Nobel prizes received such worldwide attention as happened recently. Although much of the focus was on the Peace Prize, perhaps of even greater historic significance was the awarding of the Nobel Prize in Economics.Of the... Full story

Oil and Gas Training

Midland College’s Petroleum Professional Development Center (PPDC) has announced the following course schedule. The PPDC is a program for continuing education opportunities for Permian Basin oil and gas professionals. Special EventsGo to the... Full story

Permian Basin Drilling Report Oct. 15 - Oct. 21

The following are W-1 drilling permit applications approved by the Texas Railroad Commission for Oct. 15 through Oct. 21 Districts 7C, 8 and 8A. Numbers in parentheses indicate the number of permits approved for that leasehold. >> 3-M Energy... Full story

The proliferation of computer scareware is spooky

C omputer experts are reporting that scareware, yet another sneaky technique used by hackers to steal personal information and spread viruses online, is on the rise. Most recently, companies like Google, Twitter and the New York Times have been... Full story

Hotel back in business

ODESSA AMERICAN

VAN HORN The Hotel El Capitan, which was built in 1930, has reopened.The hotel, which had closed in 1973 and was reopened as the Van Horn State Bank, was purchased by Lanna and Joe Duncan of Fort Davis in 2007. According to a news release, the hotel... Full story

USDA increases loan limits

ODESSA AMERICAN

The United States Department of Agriculture has increased its loan limit for its Guaranteed Loan Program to $1.112 million.    The increase is designed to enhance the agency’s ability to meet credit needs of farmers and racnchers,... Full story

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